If you want to transform your boring iPhone photos into stunning works of art the key is mastering VSCO Cam.

The first thing you'll see when you download the app is an introduction slide. Click the box in the bottom left corner to navigate to the app's main menu.

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The main menu lets you view your profile, explore other users' photos, access your library, or buy more filters. Take an in-app photo by clicking the camera icon (small square with a circle inside it).

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The in-app camera offers lots of additional controls such as manual focus, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure compensation. To access these controls click the dotted circle on the top left.

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When multiple camera controls are selected, they will be highlighted in white. It may seem confusing, but you just have to start hitting buttons and experimenting. Here, we've selected a photo grid for alignment (grid icon), low-light boost (white dot), white-balance lock (lock with the "WB" in it), and an advanced brightness option (square with "ADV"). When you're happy with the composition, snap a pic!

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All photos taken from within the app are automatically stored in your library. If you're in the library, click the square on the bottom left to head back to the main menu, or click the camera icon to snap a new photo.

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You can also upload a photo to your library by clicking the plus sign. Tap once on a photo to select it, then tap the paintbrush icon to edit the photo.

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The paintbrush icon lets you choose filters. The screwdriver icon lets you access additional editing tools. The box with two bars lets you selectively remove edits.

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There are tons of filter options. Click the one you want to apply, then click the slider to adjust the strength.

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You can also add tints by clicking the edit screwdriver icon and selecting Tint.